COURSE DESIGN

COURSE TITLE : BUILDING WIRING INSTALLATION

NOMINAL DURATION : 402 Hours

QUALIFICATION LEVEL : NC II

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers knowledge, skills and attitude in electrical installation. It deals
with good house keeping and safety, preparation of electrical materials and tools,
performing roughing-in activities, installing wiring devices, installing electrical protection
systems, installing electrical and auxiliary equipment and commissioning electrical
system.

COURSE OUTCOME:
At the end of the course, the trainee must be able to:

1. Participate in workplace communication

2. Work in a team environment
3. Practice career professionalism
4. Practice occupational health and safety procedures
5. Prepare construction materials and tools
6. Observe procedures, specifications and manuals of instruction
7. Interpret technical drawings and plans
8. Perform mensurations and calculations
9. Maintain tools and equipment
10. Prepare electrical power and hydraulic tools
11. Perform roughing-in activities for communication and distribution
systems
12. Install wiring devices for floor and ground fault current interrupting
outlets
13. Install electrical protection system for lighting and grounding
14. Install electrical lighting systems on auxiliary outlets and lighting
fixtures
15. Install communication, signaling devices and remote control
systems on auxiliary equipment
16. Commission installed electrical systems II
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
An individual who wishes to undergo this course must possess the following:
• Good moral character
• Physically fit
• At least high school graduate
• Can communicate in Filipino and English
• At least 18 years old

COURSE STRUCTURE:
Suggested
UNIT OF
MODULE TITLE MODULE CONTENT No. of
COMPETENCY
Hours
A. BASIC

1. Participate in 1.1 Participating 1.1.1 Part of speech 4 hrs

work place in work place 1.1.2 Part of a sentence
communication communication 1.1.3 Kinds of sentence
1.1.4 Work practices in handling
communication.
1.1.5 Knowledge of organizational
policies and guidelines with
regards to processing internal
and external information.
1.1.6 Recording messages and
information
1.1.7 Work practices in handling
communication
1.1.8 Communication process
1.1.9 Receiving and clarifying
communication, messages
and information
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2. Work in a 2.1 Working in a 2.1.1. Job description and 4 hrs

Team Team employment arrangements
Environment Environment 2.1.2. Organization policy relevant
to work
2.1.3. Team structure
2.1.4. Supervision and
accountability requirement
including OHS
2.1.5. Code of conduct
2.1.6. Assisting a colleagues
2.1.7. Open communication
channel
2.1.8. Acknowledging satisfactory
performance
2.1.9. Formal and informal
performance appraisal
2.1.10. Obtaining feedback from
supervisors, colleagues and
clients
2.1.11. Personal reflective behavior
strategies
2.1.12. Routine organizational
method for monitoring
service delivery
2.1.13. Ethical standards
2.1.14. Explaining and clarifying
2.1.15. Providing encouragement
2.1.16. Undertaking extra task if
necessary
2.1.17. Goals, objectives, plans,
system and process
2.1.18. Define resources parameters
2.1.19. Quality and continuous
improvement process and
standards
2.1.20. Work place hazard, risk and
its controls
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3. Practice Career 3.1 Practicing 3.1.1. Team role 4 hrs
Professionalism Career 3.1.2. Relationships and
Professionalism responsibilities
3.1.3. Role and responsibilities
within team environment
3.1.4. relationship within a team
3.1.5. Communication process
3.1.6. Team structure
3.1.7. Group planning and decision
making
4. Practice 4. Practice 4.1.1. Identifying safety signs and 4 hrs
Occupational Occupational symbols
Health and Safety Health and 4.1.2. 5’s implementation
Procedures Safety 4.1.3. Proper procedures in sorting
Procedures materials, tools and equipment
4.1.4. Filling-up requisition forms and
borrower slip
4.1.5. Maintaining tools and
equipment.
4.1.6. Kinds and uses of personal
protective equipment
4.1.7. General Occupational Health
and Safety principles,
responsibilities and
legislations
4.1.8. Hazards identification
4.1.9. Causes of accidents
4.1.10. Sources of accidents
4.1.11. Kinds of injuries and its
effects
B. COMMON
1. Prepare 1.1 Preparing 1.1.1 Types and uses of 5 hrs
construction construction construction materials and
materials and Materials and tools.
tools tools 1.1.2 Inspecting construction
materials and tools for
damage Use of materials and
tools
1.1.3 Different forms
1.1.4 Requisition procedures Proper
handling of tools, materials
and equipment
1.1.5 Safe handling of electrical
tools
1.1.6 Identifying defectives hand
tools
1.1.7 Filling-up of tool storage
checklist

2. Observe 2.1 Observing 2.1.1 Accessing information data 5 hrs

procedures, procedures, 2.1.2 Identifying units of
specification specification, measurements
and manuals and manuals 2.1.3 Identifying standard signs and
of instruction of instruction. symbols
 2.1.4 Unit conversions
2.1.5 Application of interpreted data
2.1.6 Proper storing of manuals and
specification
2.1.7 Updating of manuals
information

3. Interpret 3.1 Interpreting

3.1.1. Analyze signs, symbols and data. 6 hrs
technical technical 3.1.2. Interpret technical drawings and
drawings and drawings and plans
plans plans

4. Perform 4.1 Performing 4.1.1. Selecting appropriate 5 hrs

mensurations and mensurations measuring instruments.
calculations and calculations 4.1.2. Alternative measuring
instruments
4.1.3. Introduction to the metric
system of measurements
4.1.4. Lengths in metric systems
4.1.5. Measurement conversions
4.1.6. Time measurements
4.1.7. Volume, Linear and Area
measurements
• Circle
• Rectangle
• Triangle
• Square
• Conical
• spherical
4.1.8. Basic units of electrical
measurements
• Voltage
• Resistance
• Current
• Inductance
• Capacitance
• Frequency
• Power
4.1.9. Electrical formulas and
calculations.
4.1.10. Cross-sectional area of
conductors
4.1.11. Power, energy and
thermal units
4.1.12. Prefixes use to
electrical units
4.1.13. Derive units
4.1.14. Fractions
4.1.15. Percentage
4.1.16. Four fundamental
operations
4.1.17. Use of measuring
instruments
• Voltmeter
• Ammeter
• Wattmeter
 • Ohmmeter
• Frequency meter
• Kilowatt-hour meter
4.1.18. Cross-sectional area of
conductors

5. Maintain tools 5.1 Maintaining 5.1.1 Preventive maintenance of 5 hrs

and equipment electrical tools basic tools and equipment
and equipment 5.1.2 Proper storage of tools and
equipment.
5.1.3 Types and uses of electrical
hand tools
5.1.4 Common electrical materials
5.1.5 Common damage to hand
tools
5.1.6 Proper condition of PPE
5.1.7 Materials handling and
storage
5.1.8 Sharpening of cutting tools
5.1.9 Maintaining tools and
equipment
a. Cutting tools
b. Boring tools
c. Holding tools
d. Threading tools
5.1.10 Lubricating basic hand tools
5.1.11 Materials handling and
storage
5.1.12 Safe handling of electrical
tools
5.1.13 Identifying defectives hand
tools
5.1.14 Filling-up of tool storage
checklist
5.1.15 5’s implementation
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C. CORE
1. Prepare 1.1 Preparing 1.1.1 Preparing materials and tools 30 hrs
electrical electrical 1.1.2 Types and uses of electrical
power and power and hand tools
hydraulic tools hydraulic 1.1.3 Common electrical materials
tools 1.1.4 Common damage to hand
tools
1.1.5 Maintenance procedure for
electrical hand tools
1.1.6 Materials handling and
storage
1.1.7 5’ s implementation
1.1.8 Lubricating basic hand tools
1.1.9 Sharpening cutting tools
1.1.10 Safe handling of electrical
tools
1.1.11 Identifying defectives hand
tools
1.1.12 Filling-up of tool storage
checklist

2. Perform 2.1 Performing 2.2.1. Clearances from building 60 hrs

roughing-in roughing-in structures
activities for activities for 2.2.2. Insulation of service entrance
communicatio communicatio conductor
n and n and 2.2.3. Minimum size and rating
distribution distribution 2.2.4. Wiring method for service
systems systems entrance
2.2.5. Mounting supports
2.2.6. Service disconnecting means
and isolation switches
2.2.7. Over current protection
2.1.1 Characteristics and
specifications of different kinds
of metallic conduits
2.1.2 Applications of different
metallic conduits
2.1.3 Types of metallic conduits
2.1.4 Electrical metallic tubing
(EMT)
2.1.5 Rigid steel conduit (RSC)
2.1.6 Intermediate metal conduit
(IMC)
• Conduit fittings
• lock nuts
• couplings and connectors
• bushing
• adapters
• condulets
• straight connectors
• angular connectors
 2.1.7 Procedures in bending metallic
conduit
2.1.8 PEC provisions in installing
EMT
2.1.9 Cutting and reaming EMT
2.1.10 Lay-outing procedures in
installing EMT
2.1.11 Method of cutting rigid metallic
conduits
2.1.12 PEC provisions in installing
metallic conduits
2.1.13 Methods of reaming metallic
conduits.
2.1.14 Procedures in aligning metallic
conduits
2.1.15 Method of cutting flexible
metallic conduits
2.1.16 PEC provisions in installing
flexible metallic conduits
2.1.17 Procedures in aligning flexible
metallic conduits
2.1.18 Safety practices installing
flexible metallic conduits
2.1.19 Methods of reaming flexible
metallic conduits.
2.1.20 Method of cutting intermediate
metal conduits
2.1.21 PEC provisions in installing
intermediate metal conduits
2.1.22 Methods of reaming metallic
conduits.

3. Install wiring 3.1. Installing 3.1.1. Selecting and using different 60 hrs
devices for wiring types of wiring devices
floor and devices for 3.1.2. Selecting specification and
ground fault floor and rating of electrical materials
current ground fault 3.1.3. Properties of electrical
interrupting current materials
outlets interrupting 3.1.4. Measurement in meters for
outlets electrical wires
3.1.5. Connecting and terminating
ends of wires and cables
3.1.6. Uses/applications of different
classification of power outlets
as per requirements (PEC)
3.1.7. Standard dimensions of power
outlets from finished floor
level
3.1.8. Different classification of
switches according to
mounting and assembly, as
per requirement
3.1.9. GFCI protected outlets
4. Install 3.1. Installing 3.1.10. PPE needed for 70 hrs
electrical electrical electrical wiring
protection protection 3.1.11. Written instruction for
system for system for electrical wiring
 lighting and lighting and 3.1.12. Techniques in wire
grounding grounding fishing
3.1.13. Pulling compound used
in pulling conductors
3.1.14. Techniques in pulling
conductors
3.1.15. Safety in wire insertion
and pulling
3.1.16. Tools and materials in
wire pulling and wire fishing
3.1.17. Identification of cables
and wires

3.1.18. Terminating conductors

3.1.19. Wire pulling compound

3.1.20. Safety practices in installing
electrical wiring.
3.1.21. Wire termination
3.1.22. Electrical Protection System
Devices
3.1.23. Lighting and Grounding
Installation Requirements

5. Install 4.1. Installing 4.1.1. Tools and equipment, PPE for 70 hrs
electrical electrical the installing lighting fixture
lighting lighting 4.1.2. Luminous intensity
systems on systems on 4.1.3. Luminous flux
auxiliary auxiliary 4.1.4. Illumination
outlets and outlets and • Efficacy
lighting lighting • Glare
fixtures fixtures • Luminaire
• Illumination level
• Color
• Intensity
4.1.5. Standard industry illumination
values
• Direct
• Semi-direct
• Indirect
• Semi-indirect
• General diffusing
4.1.6. Floodlight fittings
4.1.7. Highway lighting
4.1.8. High-bay lighting
4.1.9. High pressure sodium light
fixtures
4.1.10. Decorative, residential-street
lighting unit
• Deep bowl
• Shallow dome
• RLM standard dome
• RLM symmetrical angle
• Elliptical angle
4.1.11. Different fluorescent
luminaries
 • Surface mounted
• Recessed mounted
4.1.12. Planning and preparing work
4.1.13. Wiring termination
4.1.14. Color coding
4.1.15. Tools and equipment, PPE for
the installing lighting fixture
4.1.16. Procedures in installing
lighting fixture.
4.1.17. Incandescent luminaires

6. Install 5.1 Installing 5.1.1 Different kinds of signaling 70 hrs

communicatio communicati system
n, signaling on, signaling • Bells
devices and devices and • Chimes
remote control remote • Buzzer
systems on control • Two-door chime circuit
auxiliary systems on • Elementary electric bell
equipment auxiliary circuits
equipment 5.1.2 Burglar alarm system
• Motion detector
• Fire alarm
• Smoke detector
5.1.3 Different kinds of annunciator
system
• Lamp annunciator
• Gravity drop annunciator
5.1.4 Intercommunication system
• All master
• One master
5.1.5 Procedures in installing
electric bells, buzzers and
chimes
5.1.6 Operation of photo electric
sensors and relays
5.1.7 Operation of motion detector
switches and night switches
5.1.8 PEC provisions in installing
signal and alarm system
5.1.9 Safety precautions in installing
signal and alarm system
5.1.10 Tools, materials and
equipment used in installation
of annunciator
5.1.11 Procedures in installing
annunciator system
5.1.12 PEC provisions in installing
annunciator system
5.1.13 Safety precautions in installing
annunciator
5.1.14 Tools, materials and
equipment used in installation
of annunciator
5.1.15 Procedures in installing
annunciator system
5.1.16 PEC provisions in installing
 intercom system
5.1.17 Safety precautions in installing
intercom system

7. Commission 6.1 Commissioni 6.2.1. Tools and equipment 60 hrs

installed ng installed 6.2.2. Commissioning procedures
electrical electrical 6.2.3. Work instruction
systems systems 6.2.4. Principles and concept of
insulation resistance tester
6.2.5. Procedures in using insulation
resistance tester
6.2.6. Meter scale reading
6.2.7. Safety precautions in handling
multi-tester
6.2.8. Common troubles of newly
installed electrical installation
Safety rules and regulation in
commissioning.
6.2.9. Circuit isolation procedures
6.2.10. PEC provisions in insulation
resistance requirements of
the circuit.
6.2.11. Procedures in commissioning
electrical system
6.2.12. Safety rules and regulation in
commissioning.

COMPETENCY ANALYSIS:

UNIT OF COMPETENCY MODULES TOTAL

NC 1 NC II NC III NC IV
A. BASIC
1. Communication 1 3
2. Teamwork 1 2
B. COMMON
1. Prepare construction
1 1
materials and tools
2. Observe procedures,
specification and 1 1
manuals of instruction
3. Maintain tools and
1 1
equipment
4. Perform housekeeping
1 1
and safety
5. Perform splicing and
joining of electrical 1 1
conductors
6. Perform mensurations
0 1
and calculations
 C. CORE
1. Prepare electrical tools
1 1
and materials
2. Perform roughing-in
5 2
activities
3. Perform installation of
1 1
wiring devices
4. Perform installation of
1 1
protection system
5. Perform installation of
1 1
electrical wiring
6. Perform installation of
1 1
lighting fixtures
7. Perform commissioning
1 1
of electrical system
8. Perform installation of
electrical and auxiliary 0 2
equipment
ASSESSMENT METHOD:
Upon completion of each module, the trainee will be assessed through the
following method;

• Written examination
• Performance examination
• Interview
• Direct observation
• Oral examination

COURSE DELIVERY: (METHODOLOGY)

The program will build on the present knowledge, skills and attitude of the
participants; thus the conduct will be highly participative. The strategies will focus on
interactive, self-directed and reflective approaches. Lecture-discussion, demonstration
method and hands on workshop will be included in the conduct of the program.

RESOURCES:

LEARNING ELEMENTS/HANDOUTS
• Electrical Safety
• Diagrams
• Measuring resistance using VOM
• Measuring voltage using VOM
• Bending metallic conduit
• Installing rigid metal conduit
• Installing rigid non-metallic conduit
• Installing flexible metal conduit
• Installing electrical moldings
• Identifying and selecting electrical materials and tools
• Installing electrical wiring
• Installing wiring devices
 • Installing circuit protection system
• Splicing and joining electrical conductor
• Performing mensurations and calculations

VIDEO PROGRAMS
• Safety Practices in Workshop
• Electrical Safety
• Electrical installation

TRANSPARENCY
• Electrical Safety
• Diagrams
• Meter scale reading
• Measuring Voltage using VOM
• Parts of multi-tester

EQUIPMENT

• Wiring booth
• Pipe vise
• Electric drill
• Fiber glass ladders
• PPE
• Annunciator
• Intercom system
o Safety goggles
o Rubber gloves
o Safety shoes

TOOLS
• Electrician’s holster
• Linesman’s pliers
• Long nose pliers
• Diagonal cutting pliers
• Pipe wrench
• Pipe cutter
• Pipe reamer
• Pipe bender
• Gimlet
• Hacksaw
• Claw hammer
• Ball peen hammer
• Bar level
• Plumb bob
• Try square
• Steel rule
• Set of screw drivers
• Fish tape reel
• Measuring tools
• Insulation resistance tester
• Multi-tester
• Frequency meter
 • Voltmeter
• Ohmmeter
• Wattmeter
• Kilowatthour meter
• American wire gauge

MATERIALS
• Boxes and fittings
o Junction box
o Utility box
o Pull box
o Condulets
o PVC adapters
o EMT adapters
o Lock nut and bushing
o C-clamps
• Electrical conductors
o Solid wire 2.0 mm2
o Solid wire 3.5 mm2
o Solid wire 2.6 mm2
o Annunciator wire
o Intercom cables
• Electrical metallic tubing
• Rigid steel conduit
• Intermediate metal conduit
• PVC pipe
• PVC molding
• Wood molding
• Metal molding
• Fastening devices
• Mica tube
• Circuit breakers and fuses
• Bells
• Chimes
• Buzzers

QUALIFICATION OF INSTRUCTORS/TRAINERS:
The instructor/trainer who will handle this course must posses the following
qualification:

• A graduate of BS in Electrical Engineering or BS in Industrial Education

major in Electrical Technology
• He must be a holder of at least National Certificate Level II, BWE
• Good moral character
• A TQ1/AQ1 Trainer